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Office of Small Business Programs Networking Event 2026

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The Office of Small Business Programs Networking Event 2026 is a speed-dating style event hosted by SOFWERX and the USSOCOM Office of Small Business Programs on November 5, 2026. The event aims to connect small businesses with capabilities supporting national security interests with government stakeholders, prime contractors, and investors to foster partnerships and facilitate entry into federal contracting. Participation is limited to two attendees per organization and will take place in person at SOFWERX. Small businesses must submit their request to attend by October 8, 2026, while government entities, prime contractors, and investors must request to host a networking table by October 13, 2026. Selected participants will be notified around October 15 and must complete their networking app profiles by October 29 to confirm attendance. A virtual Q&A session is scheduled for October 22 to assist participants with the networking application and event logistics.

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SOFWERX and USSOCOM networking event on November 5, 2026, connecting small businesses with stakeholders.

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561920 - Convention and Trade Show OrganizersView NAICS

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70000, FL, USA

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Office of Small Business Programs Networking Event 2026


Request to Attend NLT 08 October 2026 11:59 PM ET


Request to Host a Networking Table NLT 13 October 2026 11:59 PM ET


Purpose
SOFWERX, in coordination with the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP), will provide a networking opportunity for Small Businesses with capabilities that support National Security Interests and/or the USSOCOM mission to engage with Government Stakeholders, Prime Contractors, and Investors in the form of "Speed Dating."


Objective
The objective of this event is to allow open networking with key stakeholders, to include Government, Industry, and Investors, in order to advance partnerships with USSOCOM. Additionally, this event will give small businesses access to Government stakeholders, prime vendors, and other resources to further their journeys into Federal contracting.


Event Timeline
Small Businesses:
01 September 2026 - 08 October 2026 Requests to Attend Open: Interested respondents canrequest to attend the Networking Event using the form at the bottom of the webpage. (Request NLT 08 October 11:59 PM ET)

09 October 2026 - 14 October 2026 Downselects: USSOCOM OSBP will review the list of requested attendees and select those who they feel will benefit most from this event. Those who are selected will be notified on/around 15 October.


22 October 2026 Q&A Telecon: Those who are selected to attend the Networking Event may attend a virtual Q&A session to better understand the SOFWERX networking app and ask event-related questions. RSVP using the link sent in the invitation.
 
29 October 2026 Confirmation Deadline (Networking App Profile): Those who are invited to attend the event must confirm their attendance by creating their networking app profile NLT 29 October.


Government, Prime Contractors, and Investors: 
01 September 2026 - 13 October 2026 Requests to Host a Networking Table Open: Government, Prime Contractors (small or large), and Investors canrequest to host a networking table at this event using the form at the bottom of the webpage.


13 October 2026 - 14 October 2026 Table Host Review: USSOCOM OSBP will review the list of requested table hosts to ensure all persons are Government, Prime Contractor, or Investor representatives. Those who are confirmed will be notified on/around 15 October.

22 October 2026 Q&A Telecon: Confirmed Table Hosts may attend a virtual Q&A session to better understand the SOFWERX networking app and ask event-related questions. RSVP using the link sent in the invitation.

29 October 2026 Confirmation Deadline (Networking App Profile): Those who are invited to host a networking table must confirm their spot by creating their networking app profile NLT 29 October. Table numbers will be assigned on 02 November. 


Day Of:
05 November 2026
All times listed are in ET
11:30 – 12:00: Check-In
12:00 – 12:30: Kickoff/Overview
12:30 – 1:00: Help Desk Open/Transition to Speed Dating Tables
1:00 – 5:00: Speed Dating Networking Sessions


Note: Agenda is subject to change.

This event will be held in person at SOFWERX and space is limited, therefore it is restricted to no more than two attendees per organization. 


How You Can Participate


Small Businesses:


Request to Attend the 05 November Networking Event: Click Here to Request to Attend(NLT 08 October 11:59 PM ET)


Government, Prime Contractors, and Investors:


Request to Host a networking table: Click Here to Request a Networking Table(NLT 13 October 11:59 PM ET)


Questions?


For event-related questions, please contact Claire Harmon

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